Wall-Mounted Artwork Commission for The Temple Sanctuary
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: RFQ
Entry Fee: free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open internationally
Exhibition/Event Dates: TBA
Event Location (City/Venue): 5101 US-42 • LOUISVILLE, KY 40241
Contact Name: linda@qtheagency.com
Additional Information: The Temple https://www.thetemplelouky.org/ Sanctuary Renovation Committee seeks
qualifications from established professional artists or artist teams seeking to win the commission to create two wall-mounted artworks for the Temple’s sanctuary in Louisville, KY, as part of renovations taking place in summer 2024. These artworks will depict subjects, themes, and/or events related to the heritage and practice of Judaism.
The Committee and Donor are interested in contemporary and/or traditional styles, and will not consider entirely non-objective or highly abstract work. There will be a narrative or referential component to the artworks. We are open to any medium, but the work must be two-dimensional or low relief (no thicker than 10”). Works will be sited on two side walls of the Sanctuary, and must fit within mounting/display
areas that are 36’6” X 16’. After reviewing the Qualifications submitted in response to this call, the Committee will notify 3
finalists who will be asked to submit specific proposals. Finalists will receive a stipend to cover costs of preparing their proposals.
Finalists will present their proposals to the Committee and the Donor in person, if possible. The format for presentations of proposed artworks may be digital or physical or both, but the
presentations must provide the review panel a clear visualization of the works as they will appear in the sanctuary. The Committee will provide renderings of the planned interior renovations to aid in this process.
It is important for applicants to understand that finalization of the artwork’s design will progress in collaboration with the Committee, the Donor, and The Temple Rabbi David Ariel-Joel.
Qualified applicants must submit
1. A complete Curriculum Vita (CV) that includes a full list of commissions and exhibitions.
2. A one-to-two page Letter of Introduction/Application articulating the applicant’s interest in and capacity to successfully complete the commission. Letters should also address applicants' experience working collaboratively with commissioners.
3. Two (2) images each of three (3) completed artworks (6 images total- preferably all commissions) that demonstrate competence to successfully realize this work for The Temple. Strong portfolios will show completed work at the indicated scale
(roughly 30’ X 12’), and clearly depict the artist(s) experience creating two-dimensional and/or low relief artworks in a representational style with narrative content. Strong portfolios will also show completed works in their permanent installation locations.
File Formats: CV and letter must be in PDF format. Images should be .jpg or .png format, 300 dpi, and between 1200 and 2400 pixels in the LONGEST DIMENSION. Image files should be no larger than 5MB each. Qualifications should be sent to: linda@qtheagency.com
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Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists
Deadline: April 8, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: award
Entry Fee: free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all artist.
Exhibition/Event Dates: n/a
Event Location (City/Venue): TBA
Contact Keith@louisvillevisualart.org
Additional Information: The Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists for 2024 will increase to a $10,000 cash prize designed to make a meaningful impact on the career of a visual artist residing in the Louisville Metro Area by providing support in the form of grants for the execution and exhibition of artwork and other efforts to foster a professional career as a visual artist. Recipients of the Fischer Award must show a commitment to experimentation and the creative use of materials and techniques, and a commitment to pursuing a career as a professional working visual artist.
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FROM NATURE: Painting en Plein Air with CHRISTINA WEAVER
Deadline: April 11, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee:
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all artist.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 4/12/2024 - 4/14/2024
Event Location (City/Venue): Manifest Drawing Center, 3464 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45223
Contact Kevin Leigh-Manuell, Kevin@manifestvisualarts.org
Additional Information: Visiting Artist Workshop
From Nature: Painting en Plein Air
A 3-day Intensive Workshop with Christina Weaver
April 12 -14, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)
Registration Deadline: March 12th for Early Registration
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Tuition:
Early Registration: $450 / Student*: $383
DEADLINE: March 12, 2024
Registration: $540 / Student*: $459
DEADLINE: April 11, 2024
*student rates offered only with valid academic student i.d. We will contact you to obtain verification in advance of the workshop.
Description:
Participants will experience guided plein air painting at the historic Manifest Drawing Center facility, its grounds and gardens. The beauty and rebirth of spring will support the exploration of small moments in the landscape, honing in on the vibrant colors, striking geometry, and intricate forms of plants. Over the course of 3 days, students will develop an oil painting from start to finish, layering observations to create a richly built surface. Emphasis will be on accurate drawing, value structure, and color relationships as we organize botanical complexity onto canvas.
With direct observation at the heart of our process, we will address the unique challenges of working outside, an endeavor that demands adaptation to an ever- changing environment. Unpredictabilities of light, weather, and movement resist traditional methods of depiction and confront our notions about representation. How do you paint the play of shadows, the dance of leaves, or the unfolding of a flower? These are the questions we will ask as we strike a balance between control and chaos, capturing something true about the nature of our living subjects.
Each day will begin with a demonstration and lecture, then, guided by personalized instruction and feedback, students will paint independently in the afternoon.
In the event of inclement weather, we will engage creatively with the opportunities presented by our special facility, including painting in the covered Arcade, under the Porte Cochère, our front copper-roofed porch, or in the garage (and future printmaking studio) wth doors open out into the courtyard and greenspaces beyond.
Key Workshop Objectives:
• Develop observational painting skills, honing discipline
• Develop an understanding of value structure and color relationships
• How to paint outdoors and adapt to changing conditions
Level of Study: This class is suggested for individuals with some painting experience. Basic knowledge of oil paint is expected.
AREA ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE TRAVELING TO ATTEND
For those traveling to Cincinnati to attend this visiting artist workshop, there are many exciting or practical options for accommodations. For a special stay within a mile of Manifest's new facility, we would recommend checking with The Clifton House Bed & Breakfast* (https://thecliftonhouse.com) or The Gaslight Bed & Breakfast (https://www.gaslightbb.com). Alternatively, the 21c Museum Hotel is in the heart of downtown just four miles from our location (link). Many other common hotels are within a few miles of our location as well.
*We have confirmed that the Clifton House will honor a special discounted rate for Manifest workshop participants.
LOCATION: Unless otherwise specified, all courses are hosted at Manifest's new facility at 'M1' in Clifton at 3464 Central Parkway (see map and directions below). Manifest's new facility provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.
About the Artist :
Christina Weaver studied painting and drawing at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Indiana University Bloomington. She has received the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for artists who work representationally and in 2014-2015, she was a resident artist at Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has taught in a variety of settings and is currently an instructor of drawing and painting at the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Her work is exhibited nationwide, collected worldwide, and has been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Christina lives near Waynesville, North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Control Your Narrative: Autobiographic Zine
Deadline: April 12, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee:     $150
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Teens and Adults
Exhibition/Event Dates:  4/17-5/15 (on Wednesdays)
Event Location (City/Venue): Preston Arts Center,     8101 Warwick Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40222
Contact Joyce Barbour, joyce.s.barbour@gmail.com
Additional Information:     Five session workshop where participants will create handmade comics about their lives. With this workshop, participants will learn the importance of autobiographical comics as a literary medium and how the stories they tell connect us. This workshop is a great creative and emotional outlet, especially for those struggling with anxiety and circumstantial stress. Along with being very therapeutic, crafting your own narratives can also be a source of empowerment because it teaches you that your stories matter and your voice deserves to be heard.
Led by Joyce Barbour (She/They pronouns)
This workshop is LGBTQIA+ friendly
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Portrait Drawing Workshop
Deadline: April 16, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee:      $250
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Adults, any level admitted, some drawing experience suggested.
Exhibition/Event Dates:  Wednesday Evenings, April 17th, April 24th, May 1st
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville School of Painting Studio, 1015 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY, 40208
Contact Seth Fite, seth@sethfite.com
Additional Information:    3-Session Drawing Workshop | $250
Wednesday Evenings 6:00-9:00pm, April 17th, April 24th, May 1st
Any level admitted, some drawing experience suggested. Min 4 Students, Max 14. At the Louisville School of Painting studio in Old Louisville
* Supplies and Live Model Fee Included in $250 Cost
Workshop Description:
Drawing from life is a foundational practice in the classical tradition, and the portrait is its crowning capstone. Capturing someone’s likeness in a portrait involves more than high-grade materials and excellent technique, it involves drawing with feeling; for the observer to feel passion worked into the paper.
In this three-session workshop, instructor Seth Fite will teach classical drawing techniques used by the Old Masters. Fite will lead the class in methods of direct observation, discussion of successful portraiture from history, and demonstration drawing from a live in-studio model. Students will learn basic facial anatomy and proportion as well as elements of composition and narrative. Fite will lead the class by giving demonstrations, creating a relaxed atmosphere, and encouraging participation in his philosophy of drawing. Every task will involve direct observation from a model, with demonstrations using graphite and charcoal mediums.
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Animal Attraction
Deadline: April 17, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all mediums.
Exhibition/Event Dates:  4/21/24- 5/26/24
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, Lagrange , KY , 40031
Contact shows@gallery104.org
Additional Information: Work must have animal theme. 2D work must be ready to hang with attached wire. 3D work must be delivered ready to display. 
Shows information can be found at https://aaooc.org/Upcoming-Shows
Prospectus is found at https://aaooc.org/ShowProspectus
An image or copy of your prospectus must be sent with an image of the submitted work for acceptance.
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CeLOUbrate Print Free Wood-Carving Workshops
Deadline: April 20, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All are welcome!
Exhibition/Event Dates:  varies
Event Location (City/Venue): Portland Museum, 2308 Portland Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40212
Contact erica.lewis@louisville.edu
Additional Information: On April 20th, the Portland Museum is hosting a community printmaking event called "CeLOUbrate Print," and part of the event includes printing large, hand-carved wooden stamps, or “woodcuts,” by driving over them with a “steamroller” instead of running them through a printing press to print the image. Throughout February, March, and early April, we will hold free workshops for wood carving at various locations around the city, so that anyone who wants to print a block at the main event on 4/20 can have a chance to do so. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious, our free wood-carving workshops beforehand ensure everyone has the resources to print their own woodcut at our event!
We will also continue to add locations and times as we connect with more local collaborators, so feel free to reach out to William Smith (william.smith@portlandky.org) and Erica Lewis (erica.lewis@louisville.edu) if you know a local arts organization or community resource who would like to host one of our free wood-carving workshops!
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KINGDOM: International Call for Works Exploring the Real or 
Imagined Animal in Art
Deadline: April 21, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee:     $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open Internationally
Exhibition/Event Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2024
Event Location (City/Venue): Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center,     2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address or feature the animal as primary subject, form, or content. Submissions can range from the most traditional to the most conceptual or experimental two-dimensional or three-dimensional works.
Images of animals in art have existed parallel to those of humans for as long as images (and objects) have been made by people. Our social, creative, and psychological evolution is inextricably tied to our relationships with animals. Whether it be the taming of the wolf, resulting in 'man's best friend', the tethering of the horse which magnified the power and geographic reach of humans, or the domestication of herd animals which contributed to the establishment of cities and large concentrations of people and therefore the growth of culture, they are all part of the trajectory of humanity to the present day. All have been documented, explored, and deified throughout the long process by images and objects featuring animals.
But this isn't just history (and pre-history). The animal remains a powerful subject in current art. We last surveyed the animal subject six years ago, so Manifest has chosen once again to feature an exhibit which will reveal the state of the animal in art. With this we call for artists working in any media to submit works that in some way feature or address animals, real or imagined.
$40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Includes exhibitor honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist, and new Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view.
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    MASTER PIECES: 18th International Call for Works by Current or Recent MFA/MA Graduate Students
Deadline: April 21, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee:     $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open Internationally
Exhibition/Event Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2024
Event Location (City/Venue): Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center,     2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites current visual art and design graduate students and MFA/MA degree recipients since January 2023 to submit works of art in any media, genre, subject matter, or content, traditional and non-traditional.
Every year Manifest offers an opportunity just for graduate students to exhibit at our gallery in Cincinnati. This 18th installment of the Master Pieces project will continue to reveal the intensity and professionalism of students working towards their terminal academic degree in the field of art or design. Often the most exceptional work comes out of these artists’ immersion in their culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Manifest’s goal, therefore, is to select works that set the standard of quality that the artist is expected to maintain throughout his or her professional career and justify the degree of Master.
$25 for one entry, $40 for two to four entries, and $5 per each additional entry.
Includes exhibitor honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist, and new Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view.
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Exhibit Space Available
Deadline: May 1, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Studio Rental
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): gather is open to all professional vendors and artists looking to host their work on their terms. offering a unique, small scale space attached to a working hot glass studio. gather offers 1000 square feet of floor space with 17' ceilings and walls with electrical and unistrut available for NFT, video, and suspended hot sculpture. you retain and capture all sales. space is available for daily, weekly, or month-long exhibition rentals.
Exhibition/Event Dates: ongoing
Event Location (City/Venue): Gather, 721 e. washington st., louisville, ky 40202
Contact Name: Melanie@HylandGlass.com
Additional Information: Gather welcomes weekend workshops of all mediums
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Natural Dyeing Workshop for Sewers, Quilters, Artists, and Crafters in Clifton
Deadline: May 3, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee: $60
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Adults and teens, Age 12 accompanied by an adult
Exhibition/Event Dates: May 11th
Event Location (City/Venue): Clifton neighborhood, address provided after registration
Contact Name: Tammy Burke, tammymburke@gmail.com
Additional Information: Calling all sewers, quilters, artists, and crafters!
Are you curious about natural dyes but are daunted by the process? Come learn, come see, come smell. We will use a simple set of natural dye colors to create an array of many colors. Humans have been dyeing fibers for thousands of years. You will learn about the history of natural dyes, what you can forage on your own, and great sources for natural dye supplies when you decide to do it at home.
You will practice various "resist" techniques including tying and folding, glue resist, and itajime, a Japanese technique using blocks of wood.
All materials and tools are provided. Students will finish with 2 yards worth of small pieces of naturally dyed cotton and raw silk. These can be used for pieced quilts, garments, or accessories.
Just getting into sewing? There is a separate workshop for using the pieces called "What do I do with these pieces of fabric?" offered on the following Tuesday evening or the following Saturday afternoon.
Saturday May 11, 2pm to 5pm
Private address provided after registration
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What do I do with these pieces of fabric?
Deadline: May 10, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Workshop
Entry Fee:     $45
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Adults and teens, Age 12 accompanied by an adult
Exhibition/Event Dates: May 14 or May 18
Event Location (City/Venue): Clifton neighborhood, address provided after registration
Contact Name: Tammy Burke, tammymburke@gmail.com
Additional Information: How many times have you asked yourself this question?
In this session we will slice and dice in a intuitive process to create a pieced length of material to then make a simple garment or accessory on your own.
When:
Tuesday, May 14 6pm to 9pm
or Saturday May 18 2pm to 5pm
At a private teaching studio in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, address provided after registration.
This is a perfect follow up experience to the Natural Dye workshop for Sewers, Quilters, Artists, and Crafters.
All sewing machines, irons and ironing boards, and other tools are provided. Students should bring about two yards worth or more or fabrics of similar weight and stretch (you don't want to mix stretch and non stretch).
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NUDE: 16th Annual Call for Works Exploring the Uncovered Human Form in Current Art
Deadline: May 4, 2024.

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee:     $40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open Internationally
Exhibition/Event Dates:     August 16 - September 13, 2024
Event Location (City/Venue): Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center,     2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206
Contact: Jason Franz, info@manifestgallery.org
Additional Information: The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address the uncovered human form. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media.
The human body is a popular subject for many reasons, the most obvious being that it is us. Throughout history (and pre-history) the representation of the human form has been charged with tremendous energy. Whether it be a religious edict that one should not depict the human form—a taboo, or the glorious opposite—a revelation of mastery over form in the crafting of sensuous and life-like physical human beauty, the art of the body has moved us through time.
Through all the permutations art has experienced across history, work of the body persists. We use the human nude to master skill, understand ourselves, and push social and psychological buttons for the sake of expression (sensual, delicate, political, social, narrative, spiritual, and so on). We intend for Manifest's ongoing annual NUDE project, now in its 16th year, to explore how our collective body is used today in art to achieve these goals and more.
$40 for up to FOUR entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.
Includes exhibitor honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist, and new Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view.
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Echoes of Ending: A Group Art Show About Grief
Deadline: May 5, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $0
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open submission
Exhibition/Event Dates: May 11th - June 9th
Event Location (City/Venue): Aurora Gallery and Boutique, 1264 S Shelby Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40203
Contact Name: Alexandra Rumsey, auroragallerylou@gmail.com
Additional Information: “Echoes of Endings” group art show will explore themes of grief, death, and separation. This is an open call art show. Though many works of art will focus on literal death, we want to encourage artists to explore concepts outside of that. It is possible to grieve all sorts of issues or concepts beyond literal death. Sometimes our bodies or selves change and we grieve our former selves, we go through breakups or divorces, or in recovery from substance abuse we grieve the loss of our maladaptive coping mechanisms. We encourage you to explore any and all aspects of grieving, and express yourself fully and earnestly. Lastly, feel free to also see this as an opportunity to celebrate those that you have had to say goodbye to. Not every work must be sad in nature, it can be a celebration as well.
Specifications:
- You MAY submit more than one piece. We ask the multiple SPACE you occupy be 3 feet MAX.
- Only ONE not for sale piece will be allowed. If you have a not for sale piece, you MUST turn in at least ONE piece that IS for sale. Due to the serious nature of the show we understand you may not want to sell every piece you submit. Aurora is a labor of love and we have to make sales in order to be able to be open to the community.
- Any medium is welcome, though we do ask it be an original piece of art.
- MUST be ready to hang/display. If you require special hanging mechanisms or a unique setup we require you to let us know this in advance so we may prepare/discuss. Please let us know if your piece will need a table, shelf or pedestal.
- Deadline is end of day Sunday May 5th. This is Derby weekend, so please plan accordingly. You must drop off at Aurora Gallery and Boutique, 1264 S. Shelby Street Louisville, KY 40203.
- If you need to mail your piece you may do so, but the shipping address will NOT be the same. E-mail us at auroragallerylou@gmail.com. Please do NOT ship to the gallery address.
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Arts on the Green at The Maples Park
Deadline: May 13, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Fair or Festival
Entry Fee: $25 entry fee/$230 booth fee/Early Bird Discounts if apply by Jan. 15, 2024
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all artists. This is a juried event for artists and only artists that display their own original works are eligible. Booths will be audited. Artist must be present and available throughout both days of the show.
Exhibition/Event Dates: Sat., June 8 (10-5) & Sun., June 9 (10-4), 2024
Event Location (City/Venue): The Maples Park, 6431 Railroad Avenue, Crestwood, KY, 40014
Contact Name: Helen McKinney, artsongreen@aaooc.org
Additional Information: The 24th annual Arts on the Green at The Maples Park will take place on Sat., June 8 (10-5) & Sun., June 9 (10-4), 2024 in Crestwood, KY. This juried fine arts & crafts festival, hosted by the Arts Association of Oldham County, will feature national, regional and local artists displaying a variety of artwork including:  Ceramics, Consumables, Drawing, Digital Art, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed-Media, Metal/Blacksmithing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place receive Award Ribbons for each category. 1st place for each category receives $100. Best of Show receives an Award Ribbon and $300 Cash Prize. 15 Food Trucks per day provided by the Louisville Food Truck Association. FREE admission and parking, and FREE shuttle bus to and from the park from nearby parking lots for the public. On-site artist parking and handicap parking. Live entertainment, Children’s Activities, adult beverages, Emerging Artists, and more!. Held rain or shine. For more info contact Helen McKinney, 2024 Arts on the Green Director, artsongreen@aaooc.org or (502) 487-0379, or www.aaooc.org, (502) 222-3822, or execdire@aaooc.org
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$3,500 & $1,000 Artist Grants
Deadline: May 14, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Grant
Entry Fee:     $40 to submit 10 artworks
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists age 18 and older. All visual art media is eligible.
Exhibition/Event Dates: n/a
Event Location (City/Venue): Online, St Louis, MO, 63101
Contact: info@hopperprize.org
Additional Information: TThe Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2024 artist grants.
We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists and photographers around the world.
For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.
2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.
This is an open call, all media eligible.
Submissions will be juried by
— Lauren Rosati, Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
— Maya Brooks, Assistant Curator, North Carolina Museum of Art
Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers.
In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist, and all winners will have the opportunity to publish an in depth interview about their work in our online journal.
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LVA's Art[squared]
Deadline: May 20, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): All ages
Exhibition/Event Dates:
June 25  - art[squared] Auction / 6:30pm – Bidding is open
 June 27  7:00 -9:00pm – Artist’s Appreciation Reception
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville Visual Art Gallery, 1538 Lytle St. Louisville, KY. 40203
Contact: info@louisvillevisualart.org
Additional Information: Louisville Visual Art asks you to consider contributing an 8" x 8" artwork to the 10th Annual art[squared]. Proceeds from this exciting fundraiser support all of LVA's vital programming, from Children's Fine Art Classes (CFAC) to the Mural Art Program to Open Doors Outreach for at-risk youth to the Artist Resource Series.
LVA truly values the time and effort of each and every artist who makes art[squared] possible. Your donation of an artwork helps us continue to nurture Louisville's entire art ecosystem.
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Heroes
Deadline: May 22, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all mediums.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 5/26/24-6/23/24
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, Lagrange , KY , 40031
Contact shows@gallery104.org
Additional Information: Work based on the theme of heroes, as it relates to the artist.
2D work must be ready to hang with attached wire. 3D work must be delivered ready to display.
Shows information can be found at https://aaooc.org/Upcoming-Shows
Prospectus is found at https://aaooc.org/ShowProspectus
An image or copy of your prospectus must be sent with an image of the submitted work for acceptance.
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Literary Connections
Deadline: July 24, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all mediums.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 7/28/24-8/18/24
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, Lagrange , KY , 40031
Contact shows@gallery104.org
Additional Information: Open to all mediums. Work must be inspired or correspond to a published piece of literature or poetry.
Shows information can be found at https://aaooc.org/Upcoming-Shows
Prospectus is found at https://aaooc.org/ShowProspectus
An image or copy of your prospectus must be sent with an image of the submitted work for acceptance.
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What's in your garden? Harvest Edition
Deadline: August 14, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all mediums.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 8/18/24-9/22/24
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, Lagrange , KY , 40031
Contact shows@gallery104.org
Additional Information: Open to all mediums. Work must have a harvest garden theme.
Shows information can be found at https://aaooc.org/Upcoming-Shows
Prospectus is found at https://aaooc.org/ShowProspectus
An image or copy of your prospectus must be sent with an image of the submitted work for acceptance.
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Women of Abstraction
Deadline: September 18, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to women artists only
Exhibition/Event Dates: 9/22/24-10/20/24
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, Lagrange , KY , 40031
Contact shows@gallery104.org
Additional Information: Open to women artists only. Open to all mediums of abstract work.
2D work must be ready to hang with attached wire. 3D work must be delivered ready to display.
Shows information can be found at https://aaooc.org/Upcoming-Shows
Prospectus is found at https://aaooc.org/ShowProspectus
An image or copy of your prospectus must be sent with an image of the submitted work for acceptance.
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Days of the Dead
Deadline: October 16, 2024

Artist Opportunity Type: Exhibition
Entry Fee: $30
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Open to all mediums.
Exhibition/Event Dates: 10/20/24-11/17/24
Event Location (City/Venue): Gallery 104, 104 East Main Street, Lagrange , KY , 40031
Contact shows@gallery104.org
Additional Information: Open to all mediums. Work must explore the celebration of “Dia de los Muertos” as practiced in Mexico, or its other cultural counterparts.
2D work must be ready to hang with attached wire. 3D work must be delivered ready to display.
Shows information can be found at https://aaooc.org/Upcoming-Shows
Prospectus is found at https://aaooc.org/ShowProspectus
An image or copy of your prospectus must be sent with an image of the submitted work for acceptance.
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Brownsboro Park-toberfest
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: festival
Entry Fee: booth fee $100
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists of any skill level
Event Dates: September 14, 2024 12-4pm
Event Location (City/Venue): 2960 Goose Creek Road
Contact Name: Kyra Johnson, marketing@brownsboropark.com
Additional Information: Do you create art? Are you looking to showcase it to the community? We are looking for small local artists and vendors to work with us to put on this community event. Call or email if you're interested. 502-429-7700 / marketing@brownsboropark.com

Artist's SubClub
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: workshop
Entry Fee: Free
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists of any skill level
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville Visual Art ZOOM account
Contact Name: Keith Waits Keith@louisvillevisualart.org
Additional Information: SubClub is virtual group, facilitated by Ken Shuck, that empowers Louisville artists to submit and succeed. The goal of SubClub is to provide a supportive environment for artists to develop professionally. The group will meet virtually on the first Thursday of the month, with each meeting lasting approximately 2 hours starting January 4, 2024.
Objectives:
• Support Professional Development: Provide a dedicated space for artists at various stages in their careers to focus on professional development, such as applying to shows, residencies, awards, jobs, and more.
• Enhance Accountability: Promote accountability among artists by establishing a regular meeting schedule, where participants can seek support from their peers.
• Overcome Hurdles: Encourage participants to discuss the challenges they face and troubleshoot solutions through collaboration.
SubClub will provide a valuable resource for the Louisville art community by fostering collaboration, supporting professional development, and enhancing accountability. Through LVA's Zoom account, this initiative is accessible to all visual artists in any stage of their professional career.
If you would like to join, please contact Keith@louisvillevisualart.org for the Zoom link.
 

LVA Free Wall
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: RFQ or RFP
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists of any skill level
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle Street, Louisville KY
Contact Name: Desmone Stepp, outreach.lva@gmail.com
Additional Information: You have an idea for a sprawling mural, but nowhere to sketch out your vision to scale. You have always wanted to try spray painting techniques, but your studio lacks proper ventilation. You have painted on large canvases, but have never had the chance to try out your skills on a textured wall.
The LVA Free Wall is a safe, legal space for both aspiring muralists and seasoned public artists to practice their painting skills or work out ideas for large-scale artworks at Louisville Visual Art.
The goal for the LVA Free Wall is to provide artists space to gain the necessary experience to broaden their artistic career by having an introduction into a whole new creative market -- mural painting. Artists are encouraged to photograph their artwork for their portfolios or to show a potential new client. Interested in practicing mural painting at the LVA Free Wall? Just fill out the form linked below and we will get back with you soon!
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Alley Gallery is back!
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: RFQ or RFP
Compensation: $300 per image, per door location
Open to (any restrictions on entries): JPEGs of existing work. Please do not submit images of work that you do not own or don't know you will have access to for a high res photograph.
Event Location (City/Venue): Louisville
Contact Name: KHerndon@louisvilledowntown.org
Additional Information: We are thrilled to announce that, after a three-year hiatus, the Louisville Downtown Partnership is rebooting the nationally award-winning Alley Gallery program and you are invited to submit images for consideration.We look forward to adding new, vibrant work to the 131 doors already in place that will, once again, showcase the talents of so many Louisville-based artists.
Similar to before, we are asking Louisville area artists to submit jpegs of existing work, along with a signed contract, to place into a catalog of work for sponsors to choose from. We are building a brand new catalog from scratch as many works submitted years ago may not still be available.  You are welcome to re-submit those same pieces, however.  We will also need to have all new contracts signed as some minor updates have been made to those documents.
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Street Gallery
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: RFQ or RFP
Compensation: $300 per image, per signal box location. 
Open to (any restrictions on entries): JPEGs of existing work. Please do not submit images of work that you do not own or don't know you will have access to for a high res photograph.
Event Location (City/Venue): Downtown Louisville
Contact Name: KHerndon@louisvilledowntown.org
Additional Information: Street Gallery Art Program is a project of the Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) to repurpose metal traffic signal boxes at intersections into an outdoor gallery featuring the work of local artists. There are 21 signal boxes in Greater Downtown Louisville that could qualify for this project. Artwork will be reproduced in vinyl and applied to the metal signal boxes.
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CALL TO MURAL ARTISTS
Deadline: Ongoing

Artist Opportunity Type: RFQ or RFP
Open to (any restrictions on entries): Artists who have completed a mural in the Louisville area
Contact: Amy Chase, amy@louisvillevisualart.org
Additional Information: Have you created a mural in the Louisville area and want it promoted through the LVA Mobile App by adding it to Louisville's Mural Tour? Please email an image of your mural along with your name, title, location, website and any additional information about the mural that you would like included in your mural listing.
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